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What Is Competency-Based Learning, Why Does It Matter?

The CoolCatTeacher

New Hampshire and educator John Martin are at the forefront of the competency-based learning movement. In today’s show, we’ll give you an overview of competency-based learning including some of the benefits and the problems. Middle school points down to elementary. Who is responsible ?

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Do Students, Principals and Superintendents See Eye-to-Eye on Eliminating Grade Levels?

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McComb School District down in McComb, Mississippi doesn’t just believe in the power of technology when it comes to personalized learning. Lakya Taylor-Washington, Principal of Summit Elementary School in McComb. All of our classrooms are learning labs now.

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Curriculum Design is Emotional Work—This Teacher Makes It Easier

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Plus, the available content was designed around how much time I’d spend teaching it versus what I actually needed to get students adept at learning the topic at hand. If that sounds like a lot of work, it was.

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WHAT’S NEW: NEW TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS

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Other features and functionality include interactive puzzles, word-free block based programming, different stages for all learners, and more. Users can also use the NEO advanced features such as automation, gamification, learning paths, and competency-based learning directly from the Windows App.

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